Grapes are the new superfood, study says

The investigation affirms that grapes outrank other popular "superfoods", such as blueberries, in modulating the gut microbiome, the metabolome, and gene expression.

July 25 , 2025

Wonderful seedless lemons are natural—some shoppers don't believe it

Despite some social media outrage, Wonderful Seedless Lemons are the result of human intervention, and 100% natural and non-GMO.

July 25 , 2025

USDA opens $16B disaster aid for 2023-24 crop losses

Qualifying events include wildfires, hurricanes, floods, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freeze (including polar vortex events), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, qualifying drought, and related conditions.

July 25 , 2025

Ocean Mist Farms brings multiple layers of flavor and innovation to IFPA's Foodservice Conference

July 24 , 2025

IFPA and CPMA urge resolution to tariff disputes and warn “immediate and disproportionate harm” to supply chain

In a joint letter addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the signatories emphasized the impact of tariffs on growers, exporters, retailers, and consumers, citing the high level of interdependence among the three countries’ produce sectors.

July 24 , 2025

Kevin Hamilton, VP of Global Marketing and Communications at USHBC: “We want to embed blueberries in everyday life”

“There’s no debate about the fact that we all have to band together in order to drive a new demand paradigm to match the new supply,” he said during his presentation at the 15º annual International Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

July 24 , 2025

Sun Grape California LLC launch California grape season with sustainable packaging and steady supply

July 24 , 2025

Colombian court sentences former Chiquita execs to 11 years in prison

The ruling, delivered Wednesday, marks the first time Chiquita leadership has been held criminally liable in Colombia.

July 24 , 2025

U.S. strikes new trade deals ahead of August 1 deadline

President Trump unveiled new trade agreements with all three countries with which the U.S. holds more than a billion dollars’ worth of growing horticultural trade relationships.

July 24 , 2025

Naturipe Farms: Foodservice solutions that deliver freshness, innovation, and trust

Naturipe’s ready-to-eat blueberries undergo a state-of-the-art, multi-stage washing and drying process that enhances safety without compromising texture or flavor. This proprietary system ensures each berry is perfectly clean and dry—ready for snacking or service right out of the pack.

July 24 , 2025